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IN THE MIDDLE AGES, a remarkable tomb was carved to cover the bones of an English hero. For centuries, tales spread about dragons, giants and devils. How and why this happened is the subject of this book.Do you wonder where dragons once lurked and wh…

An incredibly entertaining and perceptive look at the most controversial moment in Premier League history.25th January 1995 A cold winter’s evening. Manchester United away against Crystal Palace at a packed-out Selhurst Park. Eric Cantona, United's m…

Полный вариант заголовка: «Travels to the seat of war in the East, through Russia and the Crimea, in 1829 : Vol. 1 : with sketches of the Imperial Fleet and Army, personal adventures, and characteristic anecdotes : in 2 volumes / by captain James Edw…

What if Isaac Newton had never lived? Robert Hooke and Edmond Halley, whose place in history has been overshadowed by the giant figure of Newton, were pioneering scientists within their own right, and instrumental in establishing the Royal Society.Wh…

Полный вариант заголовка: «Asiatic researches : Vol. 1 : or, transactions of the society instituted in Bengal, for inquiring into the history and antiquities, the arts, sciences, and literature, of Asia / printed verbatim from the Calcutta edition».

Полный вариант заголовка: «Asiatic researches : Vol. 2 : or, transactions of the society instituted in Bengal, for inquiring into the history and antiquities, the arts, sciences, and literature, of Asia / printed verbatim from the Calcutta edition.».…

Полный вариант заголовка: «Asiatick researches : Vol. 3 : or, transactions of the society instituted in Bengal, for inquiring into the history and antiquities, the arts, sciences, and literature, of Asia / printed verbatim from the Calcutta edition.»…

The book tells about the spiritual capital of Siberia. It was created by the author on the basis of literary sources on the history of the city, as well as on various topical publications in the press and on electronic resources. The book is intended…

Полный вариант заголовка: «Asiatick researches : Vol. 4 : or, transactions of the society instituted in Bengal, for inquiring into the history and antiquities, the arts, sciences, and literature, of Asia / printed verbatim from the Calcutta edition, …

Полный вариант заголовка: «Asiatick researches : Vol. 5 : or, transactions of the society instituted in Bengal, for inquiring into the history and antiquities, the arts, sciences, and literature, of Asia / printed verbatim from the Calcutta edition.»…

Полный вариант заголовка: «Asiatick researches : Vol. 11 : or, transactions of the society instituted in Bengal, for inquiring into the history and antiquities, the arts, sciences, and literature, of Asia / printed verbatim from the Calcutta edition»…

Полный вариант заголовка: «The history, civil and commercial, of the British West Indies : Vol. 3 : with a continuation to the present time : with maps and plates : in 5 volumes / by Bryan Edwards».

Utilizing hundreds of confidential documents from authorities in the Franco government, Fear and Progress: Ordinary Lives in Franco's Spain, 1939-1975 recounts the experiences of Spanish citizens who lived during the 40-year Franco dictatorship. Reje…

Chasing the Moon thoroughly reimagines the race to the moon, upending much of the conventional mythology. With newly revealed stories about the moon race, from its earliest days to the monumental achievement of the lunar landing in 1969, the book fea…

Полный вариант заголовка: «The romance of piracy : the story of the adventures, fights & deeds of daring of pirates, filibusters, & buccaneers from the earliest times to the present time : with 16 illustrations / by E. Keble Chatterton».

This history of America’s recent past focuses on the importance of the United States’ interaction with the outside world and includes detailed accounts of the presidencies of Reagan, Clinton and George W. Bush. Provides a substantial account of the d…